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Information about Visions in the Nunnery 2010
Visions in the Nunnery is an annual event that showcases a programme of exciting International artists and curators. It is also an opportunity for artists and audiences to engage with contemporary moving image work both visually and through critical debate.
This unmissable programme will include: the International Open Submission, a number of profiled curated events, performances, talks and forums.
Submissions will be accepted between 1st March and 24th May 2010
Information about the International Open Submission
Last year’s International Open Submission was very popular with over 800 entries from all over the world. This event takes a fresh and original slice of contemporary moving image work, exhibiting both emerging and more established artists side by side.
Past artists have included: Michael Nyman, Karen Knorr, Ori Gersht, Matt Stokes, Oreet Ashery, Chris Meigh-Andrews, Dallas Seitz, Alan Smith, Andrew Cross, Simon Payne, Karen Mirza and Brad Butler, Dinu Li, Steven Ball, Jean-Gabriel Periot and Uriel Orlow. This year we are also expecting to show recent work by acclaimed film-makers and performance artists.
International Open Submission
What we are looking for:
New and compelling moving image work no longer than 10 minutes (although some exceptions may be made), and performances. We encourage artists to submit work that has been made in the last two years, and that might mark a shift in their practice. All entries will be selected purely on the merit and quality of the work.
Criteria:
• Be artists’ film, video / moving image, or related performance work
• Be of a contemporary nature and approach
• Be of good quality - interesting and committed
How to apply:
After 1st March, fill in your submission form online (You do not need to send a hard copy. Just label your work clearly with your name, the title and your e-mail address).
Then, please send by post your DVD PAL format with no more than three works to:
Visions in the Nunnery 2010
The Nunnery Gallery
The Bow Arts Trust
183 Bow Road
London
E3 2SJ
To fill a submission form please Click Here
FAQ
Q. Do I need to download, print, and/or send a hard copy of the submission form by post?
A. No, just click above, fill the form online and we’ll have all your details.
Q. Can you confirm that you have received my submission?
A. Sorry, we would love to be able to answer to everybody individually, but we are getting too many submissions to be able to do that.
Q. Will I be given an individual code/number?
A. No.
Q. Do I need to send any material by post?
A. You need to send us your work by post on DVD, PAL format (One that opens in a DVD player. No data DVDs, QT, or MPEG files please). We would prefer a separate DVD for each piece you submit, but we can accept all your works on one DVD.
Q. Can I send you a link to view my video via the web?
A. No, sorry, we cannot accept any entries via the web.
Q. Do I need to upload an image, or an extract of my video?
A. No, thank you. If your work is selected, we will ask you for more material later.
Deadline for application 24th May 2010.
We will e-mail all artists by the end of July 2010 to let you know if your work has been selected or not.
Please note: we are NOT able to return work.
Showing of work:
If selected by the panel, we will then ask you to provide a data DVD (Quicktime), and a CD with stills and a 100 word statement. Your work will be shown at
Visions in the Nunnery.
Event runs from 1st to 17th October 2010
Venue: The Nunnery Gallery, the Bow Arts Trust, London.